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New Zealand Mint Chocolate Chip Dairy Ice Cream

Refreshing mint ice cream with chocolate chips, crafted from New Zealand dairy cream and milk under GN15 provisions for HTS 2105.00.25.00. Meets Chapter 4 dairy standards with premium butterfat levels. Ideal for retail import without quota limitations.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China20%+17.5%37.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico20%+10.0%30%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada20%+10.0%30%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany20%+10.0%30%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan20%+10.0%30%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2105.00.40.00Lower: 34.5% vs 37.5%

If chocolate chip content qualifies as 'containing cocoa'

Visible cocoa-derived chocolate pieces shift to dedicated cocoa ice cream heading.

2105.00Same rate: 37.5%

If dairy ice cream entered without GN15 preferential claim

Same dairy products but standard MFN entry uses non-GN15 subheading.

0404.90Lower: 18.5% vs 37.5%

If bulk dairy cream imported for domestic ice cream production

Unflavored dairy inputs classify under whey/cream headings, not finished flavored ice.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Validate chocolate chip content doesn't trigger 2105.00.40.00; keep under cocoa thresholds

β€’ Maintain cold chain; CBP rejects melted/re-frozen product

β€’ FDA registration and prior notice mandatory for all edible ice

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